signorial

/ˌsɪɡnɔːˈriəl/; /ˌsɪɡnɔːrˈiɑːl/

Definitions

1. adjective

relating to or characteristic of a lord or a feudal lord; aristocratic

“The signorial manor had been in the family for generations.”

2. noun

a feudal lord or a person who owns or manages a feudal estate

“In medieval times, the signorial system was a common way of governing estates.”

Synonyms

  • aristocratic
  • feudal

Antonyms

  • democratic
  • egalitarian